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Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 04-02-2007, 07:38 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 928
Posted By Montana_1953
As a mechanical Engineer for over 30 years (from...

As a mechanical Engineer for over 30 years (from RIT)I resemble these remarks.

It does extend to the camping also. For example planning trips years in advance , carrying way two many tools...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-12-2007, 09:10 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 3,258
Posted By Montana_1953
Use tow haul mode always when pulling my camping...

Use tow haul mode always when pulling my camping trailer
only time I leave it off is for small trailers
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-12-2007, 09:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,427
Posted By Montana_1953
my 8.1 with 4.10 gets about 10 mpg without the...

my 8.1 with 4.10 gets about 10 mpg without the trailer
and 7mpg with
Forum: Sitting around the Campfire 02-06-2007, 03:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,493
Posted By Montana_1953
45

45
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 02-02-2007, 09:06 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,206
Posted By Montana_1953
4.10 is what I run because I gas and four speed ...

4.10 is what I run because I gas and four speed
Fully loaded I am running 18,000 lbs and nothing else will run in 4th gear on the flat , and I hate towing in 3rd all the time.
(been there, done...
Forum: Member News 02-02-2007, 03:02 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,582
Posted By Montana_1953
While I am in New York state My camper is in...

While I am in New York state
My camper is in Winter Park
will have to check on the storage area to see how bad it was there.
Camping there in four weeks
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 07-13-2006, 08:47 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 521
Posted By Montana_1953
where to store camper in Orlando near airport

I am going to have several vacations in orlando and am looking for camper storage that is within taxi distance from the airport, so far I have a place I have been to before called adult toy storage,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 05-30-2006, 10:32 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 573
Posted By Montana_1953
warm rear rims on TV when towing

ok here is a question: When towing my rear rims (aluminum) on my yukon get hot, not enough to burn you , but warm enough to not be able to keep your hand on them for long, I know that part of this is...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 11-17-2005, 05:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,073
Posted By Montana_1953
Thanks for all your replies and suggestions. ...

Thanks for all your replies and suggestions.
Actually knowing that another trailer of the same model had 1080 lbs
will help me plan my loading and balance. I will try the scale trick
and also...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 11-16-2005, 08:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,073
Posted By Montana_1953
Sherline Trailer Tongue Weight Scale

I was going to buy one of these but it is a limited use item.
(Sherline Trailer Tongue Weight Scale ) for my trailer but since I will use it one time , note the reading and not use it again.
I was...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 09-23-2005, 07:20 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 9,399
Posted By Montana_1953
see below

see below
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 09-20-2005, 09:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 623
Posted By Montana_1953
where to store in orlando (and camp)

I am going to do a couple vacations in orlando over a year period.We get a one year pass for Disney then make the most of it (as work and school schedules allow) Last time I did this we left our...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 08-18-2005, 08:03 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 4,842
Posted By Montana_1953
7mpg with my setup

7mpg with my setup
Forum: Campgrounds 08-12-2005, 01:30 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 599
Posted By Montana_1953
I live in the finger lakes, so we have to go...

I live in the finger lakes, so we have to go elsewhere because the grass is always greener on the other side, but here we go .

1. KOA on Grand Island is where we stay when near Niagara Falls
it...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 06-07-2005, 05:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,138
Posted By Montana_1953
Electric rear stabilizer are now at camping world...

Electric rear stabilizer are now at camping world
just got the catalog yesterday
not on the web site yet
Forum: Campgrounds 05-26-2005, 02:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,028
Posted By Montana_1953
where are you camping memorial day weekend?

ok a new thread , for those of us that are not full timing, we get to go out memorial day weekend, fourth of july , labor day weekend, and a week or so somewhere else.

so If your camping this...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-19-2005, 07:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 948
Posted By Montana_1953
I put 5" casters just in front of the rear...

I put 5" casters just in front of the rear stabilizers
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-12-2005, 08:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,465
Posted By Montana_1953
you could blow your tires and/or get in an...

you could blow your tires and/or get in an accident if somone pulled infront of you and you had to swerve and you had 5,000 in cargo , weigh your trailer, put in it what it rated for
then rent a...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 05-11-2005, 09:22 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 579
Posted By Montana_1953
tons of camera systems are out there you can...

tons of camera systems are out there you can spend over $1000 for the best
no matter what make sure you get "mirror immage"
so when a car is passing you it appears on the same side of the monitor...
Forum: General Discussions about our Montanas 04-12-2005, 08:57 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,184
Posted By Montana_1953
I did pickup my 335RLBS on Friday April 8., Sure...

I did pickup my 335RLBS on Friday April 8., Sure enough the wheel well trim on the slide out side tore off as soon as I got up to highway speed. Everything else perfect. The yukon is fine for towing...
Forum: Campgrounds 04-08-2005, 09:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,371
Posted By Montana_1953
in Virginia beach we only stay at the Holiday...

in Virginia beach we only stay at the Holiday Travel Park on General Booth Blvd.
https://www.htpvabeach.com/
in hatteris we go to
https://www.camphatteras.com/
it is very nice

also consider a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-21-2005, 06:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,142
Posted By Montana_1953
I chose used gas over diesel because it was an...

I chose used gas over diesel because it was an extra 10-20% initial cost
it all comes down to miles per year. For me, at about 10K miles a year on my yukon (towing)
its not worth getting the...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-21-2005, 03:34 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By Montana_1953
I agree with your reply and even at rated...

I agree with your reply and even at rated capacity 99% will not have an issue. But for me, just knowing that even if a part of 1% had a issue was enough knowledge to say that I was willing to spend...
Forum: Tow Vehicles & Towing 03-21-2005, 02:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 671
Posted By Montana_1953
round tube hitch on GMC caution

Am getting ready to pick up my 2003 335/RLBS with Hensley hitch.
After reading some items about big trailers with hensley hitch puting a twisting motion on the stock reciever on the round tube GM...
Forum: Additions & Improvements 03-18-2005, 06:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 839
Posted By Montana_1953
there is a good wiring diagram for the seven pin...

there is a good wiring diagram for the seven pin connector on
https://www.etrailer.com/faq/wiring.asp
on my yukon the center pin is hooked up for backup lights
I am planning on going to walmart,...
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